And They're Off

by Gregory M. Drahuschak
August 27, 2024
Investors frequently assume that election results determine the stock market’s direction when often it is the reverse.

The quadrennial guessing game attempts to match the possible election result with a potential stock market reaction, as analysts apply various mathematical divining rods to foretell who will reside in the White House on Inauguration Day.

As of August 20, 2024, the presidential candidate roster was official when, at the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris achieved the necessary delegates to become the Democratic candidate after Donald Trump previously garnered the Republican nomination. Early voting is already in sight with ballot casting in Pennsylvania beginning as soon as September 16.

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Gregory M. Drahuschak

Equity Market Analyst, ISG

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